Comments for Virginia Trail Guide

Comment on Corbin Cabin – Nicholson Hollow by Pam

Pam — Tue, 29 May 2012 01:21:34 +0000

Beautiful yet Ugly. Once I could have visit this area, and fell in love with the beauty,the old log cabin.
Now, knowing the history ,behind the park ,it would only be sad. My aunt was born there , lived there till around 7 years old.. Her family “Corbin’s”.
Look up the history,yes some thought it “idyllic spots “,as their homes.
A site you can visit to learn a little history. of the people who once lived in these beautiful hills , and hollows.There are books etc.
:http://rothsteinsfirstassignment.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html

Comment on Furnace Mountain by virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:58:08 +0000

We knew about the longer loop – we just weren’t up for doing anything that long on this particular day.

Comment on Furnace Mountain by Joseph Dooley

Joseph Dooley — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:55:42 +0000

In my opinion y’all missed out! You should have kept going up the Furnace Mountain Trail to Blackrock, then taken the AT north to the Austin Mountain Trail. Austin Mountain has those white scars across its southern face that are really rock slides. The trail traverses them. I did it in early March, and it was awesome!

Comment on Old Rag by Joseph Dooley

Joseph Dooley — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:01:28 +0000

Great blog! I hiked Old Rag last September also, just a few days before you did. The same dog followed me up to the same spot you pictured him here. I think he belongs to one of the property owners down near the trailhead.

Comment on Bear Church Rock by virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:07:30 +0000

Hi Jen! The trail should be totally fine for your large, active dogs. I would actually even feel fine bringing my youngest pug along on the hike!

Comment on Bear Church Rock by Jen

Jen — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:50:04 +0000

This trail sounds great! And I love the picture of the cabin. My boyfriend and I would like to take our dogs. The cabin is pet friendly; I want to make sure the trail is also. We have large, active dogs that have been hiking with us. I just worry about rock scrambles, etc. Thanks for your input!

Comment on Furnace Mountain by virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:23:32 +0000

Thanks for visiting, caretaker! That trail is in great shape! We appreciate all the work you do to keep it so nice!

Comment on Furnace Mountain by Lowly caretaker

Lowly caretaker — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:14:38 +0000

Great article! I happen to be the overseer of this trail and appreciated your capturing the highlights of this remarkable little hike. As short as it is, you get elevation, water, talus slopes, great views and remarkable vegetation (the mountain laurel is in its second week of prime); there are also bears, rattlers, ticks and chiggers. I’ve been hiking the trail for about 30 years and decided some time ago to help maintain it. Today, working at cutting back huckleberries, laurel and blackjack oak with the shade and steady breeze felt like working in a Zen garden. I spend a lot of time out there maintaining it, but it is a labor of love. Gives me a nice counterpoint to my work as a psychotherapist. Keep on hiking and writing!

Comment on Duncan Knob by Matt Harrill

Matt Harrill — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:46:26 +0000

Hi there, I read your excellent review of the hike – very jealous. I have been trying to get any information or pictures of nearby Duncan Hollow as I am writing a novel and am using it for a scene. Are you able to help in any way?

Many Thanks,

Matt Harrill, Bristol, UK

Comment on The Devil’s Marbleyard by virginiatrailschristine

virginiatrailschristine — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:12:38 +0000

Jeff – the scouts would probably love the hike! The only drawback is that all the ‘fun’ stuff (the scout camp ruins and the Marbleyard) come so early in the hike. Thanks for the insect shield recommendation!